Halong Bay is made up of 1, 969 islands of various sizes, 989 of which have been given names. There are two kinds of islands, limestone and schist, which are concentrated in two main zones: the southeast (belonging to Bai Tu Long Bay), and the southwest (belonging to Halong Bay). This densely concentrated zone of stone islands, world famous for its spectacular scenery of grottoes and caves, forms the central zone of Halong Bay, which has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay
08:00: Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi and drive to Halong bay through scenic countryside areas. 12:15 Transfer by tender to the Indochina Sails boat – enjoy Welcome Drink. Receive cruise briefing and check in to cabins and begin cruise. 13:00 Lunch - deluxe Vietnamese and International Set Menu. Massage service is available beginning after lunch and throughout the cruise. Please book in advance with Cruise Manager. 14.30 Arrive at Titov Island. Enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach and climbing the steps to the top of the mountain on the island for fantastic views and photo opportunities. Water and towels supplied. We will spend about one hour on the island. 15.30 Transfer back to the boat and sail for approximately 45 minutes to our second destination - the Bat Cave area. 16.30 Arrive at the Bat Cave area. There are two programs to choose from at this time. One option is a 40 minute kayaking program to the nearby Bat Cave and lagoon and surrounding waters. Kayaking is $10. per person unless already booked as part of your package. Water is supplied. The second option is to visit the largest floating fishing village in Halong Bay. We will travel to the village on the tender and tour the village for approximately 20 minutes. 18:30 Arrive at Luon Bo area - anchor for overnight. 19:00 Dinner - deluxe Vietnamese & Western Buffet or Set Menu Dinner. 20:30 Evening activities include: film entertainment in the dining room at approximately 9:15, board games and playing cards are available, join squid fishing from the boat with our crew, massage services are available. 21:00 – 23:00 Happy Hour! Buy one drink - get one free (wine excluded). 23.00 End of program for Day One.
Meals: Lunch, dinner
Day 2: Halong Bay - Discovery
6:30 Enjoy Tai Chi instruction on the sundeck (duration about 30 minutes). 6:45 Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room. 7:45 Enjoy Breakfast Set Menu or Buffet served in the dining room. 8:30 Transfer by tender to the “Day Boat” and begin to cruise to some of Halong Bay’s more untouched locales. Exact locations depend on tide conditions. Enjoy a leisurely day of kayaking and swimming. A multi-course lunch will be served mid-day. Pack lightly; swimwear and set of dry clothes and there may be some walking on slippery rocks and through shallow water so appropriate shoes for this. 16:00 Return by tender to the Indochina Sails boat. 18:30 Arrive at Luon Bo area - anchor for overnight. 19:00 Dinner - deluxe Vietnamese and Western Buffet or Set Menu Dinner. 20:30 Evening activities include: film entertainment in the dining room at approximately 9:15, board games and playing cards are available, join squid fishing from the boat with our crew, massage services are available. 21:00 – 23:00 Happy Hour! Buy one drink - get one free (wine excluded). 23.00 End of program for Day Two.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3: Halong Bay - Hanoi
6:30 Enjoy Tai Chi instruction on the sundeck (duration about 30 minutes). 6:45 Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room. 7:00 Arrive at the Surprise Cave. 8:00 Transfer by tender to the Surprise Cave. Walk up the 100 steps to the entrance of the cave and tour on foot for approximately 45 minutes. 9:00 Upon return to the boat take time to freshen up and please check-out of cabins. Please leave heavy luggage outside of the cabins (staff will transfer to the pier). Depart for Bai Chay/Halong pier. 9:30 Enjoy Breakfast Set Menu or Buffet served in the dining room. Settle bills in the dining room after breakfast. 10:00 Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room and enjoy the bay scenery as we approach the pier. 10:45 Arrive at Bai Chay/Halong pier. 11:00 Transfer by tender to the pier, relax inside the pier building while waiting for return transportation. Meals: Breakfast
Note:
A valid passport is required upon check-in onboard.
25% surcharges applies for cruises on Christmas, New Year and Tet Holidays
Free of Charge for children < 5 years old, sharing fully-paid cabin, limited to one child per cabin
Tour price:
Prices quoted in US$ nett per person
Valid until 31 Dec 2012
Cabin
Jan - Apr
May - Aug
Sep - Dec
Single
Double
Single
Double
Single
Double
Deluxe
745
430
670
380
745
430
Premium
918
499
760
425
918
499
Suites
970
550
765
430
970
550
Tour includes:
Roundtrip Shuttle Bus Service from Hanoi
Welcome Drink
Cruise Itinerary and Program
Entrance and Sightseeing Fees
In-house English-speaking Tour Guide
Luxurious Cabins with A/C and en-suite Bathrooms
Deluxe Vietnamese and International Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Insurance
Taxes and Service Charges
Tour excludes:
Airfares
Hotels
Visa Arrangements Massage Services
Kayaking
Beverages
Tips
Personal Expenses
All other services not clearly mentioned as included
